What kind of home is 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

5 School Lane, DE55 6DF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF last change hands?

5 School Lane, DE55 6DF last sold for £265,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in May 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2016 and October 2024, 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF rose from £125,000 to £265,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

The current EPC rating for 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

5 School Lane, DE55 6DF has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF use?

The latest EPC at 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

5 School Lane, DE55 6DF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF in?

5 School Lane, DE55 6DF sits in Brackenfield, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

What is crime like near 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

Police records around 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 65% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

The closest primary school to 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF is Wessington Primary School (1.3km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

The closest bus stop to 5 School Lane, DE55 6DF is School Lane, 27m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 School Lane, Brackenfield, Alfreton, DE55 6DF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 School Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 School Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Brackenfield, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 6DF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 75.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £265,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromE51toD65

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 School Lane, Brackenfield, Alfreton, DE55 6DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 School Lane has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2016.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£265,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£265,000
+112.0%over 8 years
26 May 2016
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 6DF: £232,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in DE55 6DF

On the street

Versus other School Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 School Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,397

Street avg £2,016

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed

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3 bed

£150k

1 Bluebell Hill, Stretton

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3 bed

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Alfreton district page.

Full Alfreton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

School Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Wessington Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE55 6DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 6DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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